I saw the flesh and blood answer of how to be a real man – in the strength of a woman.
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Father Time: Meditations, Musings, and Myths about Time
Once Upon A Time…Remembering historical events and considering their significance for families todaySince 1942, the United States has conducted approximately 1,045 nuclear weapons tests. To name a few, the Pratt test, conducted at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) on September 25, 1980, yielded 5-kilotons of TNT. The Bonarda test, also conducted on September 25, but…
While This Baby Sleeps In My Arms
A father laments over his to-do list that isn't as important as caring for his baby.
A father laments over his to-do list that isn’t as important as caring for his baby.
The Fence-Jumping, Battery-Changing Dad
Josh Tyson doesn’t need a bullwhip and a fedora to get his sons to look up to him. But he suspects he will when they’re older.
Talking to Your Daughter About Beauty
“I still remember the names of two girls my father identified as pretty in a fifth-grade class picture.”
Why I Blow-dry My Son’s Hair
Starring resident bluesman Todd Mauldin and his son.
It’s Never Too Late To Be A Good Parent
We, humans, are blessed with the gift of being able to parent on some level throughout our entire lives.
We, humans, are blessed with the gift of being able to parent on some level throughout our entire lives.
Pro-Choice And Anti-Abortion, And Unconventional Opinion
I know at some point I will be asked about this issue, a taboo subject that is a real party killer when it comes up.
I know at some point I will be asked about this issue, a taboo subject that is a real party killer when it comes up.
9 Ways Teens are Better Than Toddlers
When was the last time your three-year-old was like, “Oh you’re not feeling well? You should definitely get some rest. I’ll just take care of myself. No sweat.”
When was the last time your three-year-old was like, “Oh you’re not feeling well? You should definitely get some rest. I’ll just take care of myself. No sweat.”
Dreams of Failure
Two dreams diverged along Ron Mattocks’ path, and he cannot help but ponder the difference.
10 Cosas que Saber Para Ayudar a Víctimas de Huracanes y Terremotos
Huracanes, terremotos y nuestra familia.
Huracanes, terremotos y nuestra familia.
How to Create Special Space in a Large Family
If you have lots of children, it's important to carve out special space for each one.
If you have lots of children, it’s important to carve out special space for each one.
You Guys Ready to Have Some Fun? The Juggernaut That Is Today’s Kid Birthday Party
Kermet Apio on birthday parties, the dreaded bouncy house, and gift bags filled with toys that implode like a Mission Impossible cassette.
Loving Your Child’s Mother
Putting our children first brings us again and again to the importance of loving their mom.
Putting our children first brings us again and again to the importance of loving their mom.
How I Stayed Present With My Child Even When He Didn’t Want Me There
Mark Stelzner, on how surrender, trust and humility help maintain love and presence with our children in difficult times.
Mark Stelzner shows us how to be present in our children’s lives, even at times when it feels like they don’t want us there.
The Conversation I Can’t Wait to Have With My Kids One Day
Christian Clifton doesn’t have kids yet, but he already knows he wants to be involved in teaching them to love learning